Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 12/03/2025, 03:03  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 12/03/2025 at 03:14 in NBA Predictions

The Boston Celtics will welcome the OKC Thunder in a tantalising NBA matchup involving two top-performing teams this season. The Celtics enter this match with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, whereas the Thunder are top of the pile in the West. Read on for our prediction of this match.

The Celtics have won five straight and haven’t looked back since falling at home to the high-flying Cavaliers. Facing off with another team that is hot on snatching the NBA title from Boston will have the hosts extra motivated.

The Celtics, who have already clinched a spot in the postseason, have compiled a 47-18 record. They defeated the Jazz 114-108 last time out. Jason Tatum is listed as questionable for this game, and so is Kristaps Porzingis.

The Thunder saw a seven-match winning streak snapped last time out. On the back end of a back-to-back with the Nuggets, Mike Daigneault’s men were humbled 140-127 at home.

It is a rough stretch for OKC, playing three games against top title favourites, and they will be keen to avoid a second loss. The Thunder have lost consecutive games only once this season, and this was back in November.

This, therefore, is a strong source of motivation. OKC, who have also secured a postseason spot, arrive for this match with a 53-12 record.